Spain's Nacho Fernandez has given hope to millions of people with type 1 diabetes by becoming the first person with the condition to score in a World Cup.

Nacho, whose full name is Jose Ignacio Fernandez Iglesias, was told his "footballing days were over" after being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes aged 12.

But, determined to prove his doubters wrong, the 28-year-old has successfully forged out a professional career and now plays for one of the biggest teams in the world, Real Madrid.

And on Friday 15 June, the defender scored his nations third goal in their Group B clash with rivals Portugal in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, proving that having type 1 diabetes is no barrier to success at the highest level.

The goal, a stunning strike, was not just celebrated by the Spanish fans, with people with type 1 diabetes also rejoicing in the occasion. On Twitter, Helen Lazarus (@LazarusLife) who has type 1 diabetes‏ tweeted: "Apparently having Type 1 diabetes doesn't stop you scoring an absolute stonker of a goal #diabetesweek #TalkAboutDiabetes".

Nacho is enjoying a glittering career, having won the Champions League and the top football division in Spain, La Liga.

Speaking about his diagnosis, Nacho has previously said: "I was diagnosed with (type 1) diabetes. On the Friday the doctor told me there was no way I could go on playing football. Imagine any 12-year-old kid being told that. It was awful. On the Monday I went back into the hospital and I saw a different doctor, Dr Ramirez.

"I was so happy because he said the opposite was true. He said sport was the most important thing for me and I had to carry on playing and competing. It wasn't true that my condition meant I couldn't be a sportsman. And here I am still fighting."